Hammertoe deformities are one of the most common foot deformities, estimated to affect one third of the population.1 Intramedullary implants have gained popularity over the past decade, with the advantage of avoiding an external, percutanous K-wire during the rehabilitation phase. There are many on the market, manufactured from a variety of implant materials including conventionalContinue reading “Case Study: A Clinical Approach to Treating Hammertoe Deformities with a Bio-Integrative Fixation Implant”

A percentage of total ankle replacements require hardware removal or subsequent operative treatment. In this case, the patient presented as a 61-year-old female who had previously sustained a left tri-malleolar equivalent ankle fracture, which was fixed at an outside institution. She was suffering from chronic ankle pain, therefore Dr. Greg Berlet opted for a staged totalContinue reading “Case Study: Prophylactic Tibia Fixation”

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and mechanical integrity of theOSSIOfiber® Compression Screw in a full load-bearing osteotomy fixation in an ovine model through 6 months.   Key Takeaways: Histopathology results at 6 months indicated absence of callus formation, representing healing by first intention, was indicative of a very stable construct,Continue reading “Compression Screw Performance in a Load-Bearing In Vivo Model”

Dallin Greene, DPM, reviews his surgical treatment of 1st MTP on a 51-Year-Old Female, utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 51-year-old, 185-pound female presented to the clinic with left foot pain, secondary to a bunion deformity. She experienced pain for several years and tried inserts, padding and alternativeContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: Treatment of 1st MTP”

Shane M. Hollawell, DPM reviews his surgical technique for a Lapidus Bunionectomy on a 23-Year Old male utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old, 185-pound male presented for initial assessment after a work-related incident. He was suffering from toe pain due to a hyperextension of the right, firstContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: 23-Year Old Male with Lapidus Bunionectomy”

Dr. Chris Hyer shares his surgical technique for a scarf osteotomy utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber Trimmable Fixation Nail System. In this video: The nail fixation maintains the compression that you’ve achieved with a reduction clamp or with the K-wires. As you can see, the fixation is stable to continue to maintain stability ofContinue reading “Surgical Technique for Scarf Osteotomy”

Dr. Chris Hyer shares his surgical technique for a Tailor’s bunionectomy utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber Trimmable Fixation Nail System. In this video: You can just trim that right off, and then you can use that additional portion of the Nail for a second fixation device if you need, Dr. Hyer

Review by Dr. Selene Parekh Case Presentation: A 49-year-old, 145-pound female presented in the clinic as a new patient complaining of right foot pain. She rated her pain a 5/10, saying the symptoms are aggravated by activities and relieved by rest. She described the sensation of walking on a marble underneath her 3rd and 4thContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: 49-Year-Old Female with Bunion, Claw Toe”

PIPJ Arthrodesis Surgical Technique with 3-Month Post-Op Dr. Mark Prissel shares his surgical technique and 3-month post-operative case review for a proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using the OSSIOfiber Hammertoe Fixation System. In this video: “One week follow-up shows stable, press-fit implant at the PIP joint… 3-month post-op follow-up image has mature osseous fusion,” says Dr.Continue reading “PIPJ Arthrodesis Surgical Technique with 3-Month Post-Op”